The second generation Civic Hybrid is based on eighth-generation Honda Civic. The following is a list of changes that were made:
* Last day of the fourth-generation Integrated Motor Assist (IMA).
* The camshaft profile has been increased to 93 min rising power hp (69 kW) @
6000 rpm.
* Last day for the three steps i-VTEC and VCM (Variable Cylinder Management),
allows you to deactivate four cylinders during deceleration. In this mode, the
car is running only on electric power.
* Removes the option of a manual transmission.
2009-present Honda Civic Hybrid (U.S.)
* Increase the EPA estimated fuel economy of 40 mpg (U.S.) (5.9 L/100 km, 16.94
km / L) in the city, 45 mpg (U.S.) (5.2 l/100 km and 19.23 km / L), the road
* Update 15-inch alloy wheels (later featured on the Civic DX-G in Canada as
well)
Consumer Reports published an article in April 2006 that HEVs would not pay for themselves over 5 years of ownership. However, there was a misunderstanding of the premium "hybrid" twice. When corrected, the Honda Civic Hybrid Toyota Prius and has a payback period of just under 5 years.
This includes conservative estimates of depreciation (as a further depreciation of a conventional vehicle seen, although this is not the current standard) and ultimately lead to higher gas prices. In particular, the contribution of Consumer Reports takes $ 2/US gallon for three years, $ 3/US. Gallon for one year and $ 4/U.S. Gallons last year. As recent events have shown, is a volatile market and difficult to predict. For 2006, gas prices were $ 2 $ 3 low low average of about $ 2.60/US gallon.
